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Curried Chicken Salad with Apples

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Sweet apples, crunchy celery and juicy chicken breasts combine with curry flavors and creamy yogurt in this delicious and healthy salad.Curried Chicken Salad with Apples - The Lemon Bowl

Chicken salad is a classic recipe that brings back many childhood memories of my beloved Miracle Whip. It was a sad day when I discovered the main ingredient was corn syrup so I try to use it sparingly, if at all. The good news is that plain yogurt has come to the rescue.

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Before you shun me, let me give you a few tips for replacing mayo or sour cream with plain yogurt. It is important to replace the fat with additional flavor. Since much of what we love about mayo and sour cream is the rich, decadent mouthfeel that comes from the fat it is important to make up for it with natural flavor enhancers. 

If you’re making tuna salad, add in freshly chopped herbs such as basil or dill.  Making tacos? Add a little lime zest and fresh lime juice to sour cream before serving.

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When it comes to chicken salad which always reminds me of Miracle Whip, I love adding antioxidant-packed curry powder and a splash of fresh lemon juice. For added sweetness (to make up for the missing corn syrup), I add in chopped apples. Red grapes work well too!

Of course, I’m not perfect and I’m yet to discover a perfect egg and ham sandwich without Miracle Whip. Maybe one day… ;-)

Your fork is waiting.

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Curried Chicken Salad with Apples - The Lemon Bowl
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Curried Chicken Salad with Apples
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
Sweet apples, crunchy celery and juicy chicken breasts combine with curry flavors and creamy yogurt in this delicious and healthy salad.
Course: Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 141 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce
Ingredients
  • 8 oz cooked chicken breasts cubed
  • 4 celery stalks minced
  • 1 apple diced
  • 1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice and salt.
  2. Stir in chicken, celery and apple. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
Nutrition Facts
Curried Chicken Salad with Apples
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 Calories from Fat 23
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 9.9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9%
Sugars 5.9g
Protein 19.2g 38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  3. I absolutely LOVE curried chicken salad. My sister and I grew up loving chicken salad and curried has always been my favorite kind. I can’t wait to make this for her the next time she comes to visit. Nothing beats a flavorful, healthy chicken salad wrap! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Same here Rebecca!!! I hope you enjoy this version as much as we did. It’s also great with dried cranberries. Enjoy!!

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  4. I made this recipe tonight with coconut yogurt because my family is dairy free and it is super yummy.

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  5. Hi Liz, This looks amazing, we are a curry loving family but we are dairy free and soy free are there any suggestions on what to use instead of those?

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  9. I love using yogurt in place of sour cream and mayo!

    Any tips on using yogurt in baked goods? I’ve seen recipes that replace some of the oil or butter with yogurt, but do you know of any formula that I can apply to some of my favorite recipes?

    Thanks!

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  10. Liz,
    Why would anyone shun you? Everything in moderation, even Miracle Whip. Heck, it even says ‘miracle’ in the name!

    This salad looks so fresh and yummy–perfect for a blast of spring/summer on s snowy day.
    Lovely photos.

    Thanks!

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  23. when I saw you post this on instagram, I immediately wanted to reach into my screen and eat it! looks like SUCH a wonderful combination of flavors. plus, so healthy! I’d probably try it with greek yogurt for some extra tang & protein :)

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  24. This look delicious. There is a restaurant I go to that has a curried chicken salad that I love. This reminds me of it. My husband refuses to eat chicken salad because he associates it with mayo–hopefully I can change his mind with yogurt.

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  31. Love this recipe, Liz. I’m a big fan of curry, chicken salad and apples. Well done. :) I also try to stay away from HFCS and regular CS. Yogurt and sour cream are my “go-to’s” as well.

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